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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1986te March 21, 1986 March 12, 1986 - Maintenance and Revitalization of Lighthouse Complex (Follow-up to November meeting) IN ATTENDANCE: Marge Collens, Alderman- 7th Ward Eleanor Boynton, Mary Sawers, Don Terras- Lighthouse Park District Bill DiCanio, Fred Gullen- City of Evanston, Parks Department Lynn Needham, Ken Wenzel- Evanston Environmental Association NEW BUSINESS: E. Boynton informed the group that Mr. Ted Bates who has chaired the Lighthouse Advisory Committee wishes to resign. It was suggested that the Advisory Group be reorganized and the Alderman Collins chair the new group. It was determined that under normal circumstances the group should meet twice annually. It was agreed that the next meeting should be on October 8, 1986. Aid. Collins reported that the City Council approved the naming of the Lighthouse Landing Park Greenhouse in honor of Dr. M. Carlson. The dedication will be held April 26, 1986. (Sat.). OLD BUSINESS: I. Improved Litter Collection: Bill DiCanio reported that prior to the opening of beaches the Parks Department is responsible for litter collection. During the beach season the lakefront staff performs daily litter collection. The lakefront staff will be instructed to collect litter more frequently throughout the day. The Food Vendor will also be required by their contract to perform more frequent litter pick-up. Also, life guards to be responsible for litter pick-up as time permits. 11. Fence Two quotes were obtained for the cost to relocate the fence further North of the Parking lot. E. Boynton reported that the Lighthouse Park District has decided to wait one year after the old fence is removed before deciding to replace the fence or not. Bill DiCanio indicated that the City would remove the old fence. At the Lighthouse Park District's request, the Westernmost 90 feet of the fence shall remain. The City has repaired the broken wood post and chain fence East of the parking lot. III.Boulder to Control Vehicle Traffic The positioning of the new bolders that were installed In the East parking lot island was discussed. Bill DiCanio will re-eveluate if additional bolders are needed. M. Sawers inquired about the possibility of installing boulders along the North side of the parking lot. Wooden posts were also discussed. Bill DiCanio stated that boulders and/or posts are possible and that he would look into the matter. IV. Pruning The shrubs in the parking lot islands were pruned to rejuvenate growth lowered to the ground. Woodchips will be added later in the year. Grape vines have been removed East of the Art Center. Additional grape vine removal will be done when weather permits. V. Grotto Stone Work The assistance of the Building Maintenance Department will be requested in the spring to repair the stone work at the Grotto. VI. Dumpster No definate plans have been formulated to improve the appearance of the dumpster area. Discussion centered around the need for the Art Center to better manage the clean-up and disposal of debris from their operations. Aid. Collins reported that the Art Center representatives could not attend. But they did ask Aid. Collins to report that the Art Center will be hiring custodial help. The custodian could do some routine maintenance of the grounds immediately Surrounding the Art Center. The Parks Department is to coordinate these efforts. Discussion followed regarding use of Art Center by private and other community groups. Old sign posts East of art Center and abandoned barrels North of Art Center will be removed by the Parks Department. Vil. Landscaping Projects The landscaping proposed on the attached sketch will be installed by the Parks Department in the spring. Ken Wenzel reported that the area West of the greenhouse will be redesigned as a demonstration garden for projects housed in the greenhouse. The projects currently planned are herb gardening plants and shorter Prairie plants. The herb garden near the South Foghouse will be removed and the area will be restored to lawn. The plant beds around the North Foghouse will be reduced in size. Maintenance of these plantings will be provided by the Lighthouse Park District. VIII. Dune Area Ken Wenzel reported that small interpretive signs are being planned. Also the initial segment of a dune walkway will be installed prior to the opening of the 1986 beach season. IX. Sumner Proqrams Planned Ken Wenzel discribed the programs planned by the Evanston Environmental Association for Lighthouse Park. These include Junior Naturalist, Children's programs, Family Films on Saturdays, Wednesday night Astromony. The Summer Salstis program will not be held this year. Don Terras reported the Lighthouse Park District will be providing the Lighthouse Tours. The film "Lighthouse" has been transferred onto video tape. The exhibits in the keepers quarters have been rearranged and expanded. E. Boynton described Lighthouse Park Districts efforts to rebuild the stairs to the keepers quarters. It was noted that the Northeast Park woodlot would be cleaned up this spring. M. Sawers express appreciation to the Evanston Garden Club for their clean up of the area along the Cartwright wall. She also raised the question of how publicity might be generated for the work that has been done at the Lighthouse Park Complex. Ideas expressed include flyers to schools and banks. The idea of a sign which tells how the site was restored as a cooperative effort of various groups was also mentioned. The entrance board to wildflower trail could be used for a notice of this type. Cable T.V. is another possible comnunications vehicle. NEXT MEETING OF THE LIGHTHOUSE PARK COMPLEX GROUP WAS SET FOR October 8, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. V 0 p� vu0Q(y ` Q 4 ~` Q(3 a°a as"3'v❑a° a1 1 p n Install 10 Dwarf Install 15 Dwarf p Ninebark Shrubs Ninebark Shrubs . L1 0 -Kz:Instail• 15 St.Johnswort Shrubs O --Remove .Perennials 'and Restore .to Lawn' S — Remove Overgrown • Sh rub Install 15 War€ Ninebark Shrubs woodchip all planting areas. Parts pf the "tsty Plan ' -at are done. LI,HTHOUSE LANDING ADVISORY MINUTES NOMMER 12, 1986 IN ATTF-NDANCE: Alderman Collens-7th ward; Eleanor Boynton, Lighthouse Park District; Don Terras, Superintendent of Lighthouse Park District; Ken Wenzel, Ecology Center Coordinator; Lynn Needham, Ladd Arboretum Committee; Fred Gullen, Evanston Parks Department; Bill DiCanio, Superintendent Evanston Parks Department. Alderman Collens opened the meeting and asked each representative to report on their current progress.' E. Boynton informed the group on the Lighthouse Park District. They have completed the reconstruction of the Keeper's Quarters front steps. Plans will be developed to landscape with plants on either side of the steps. D. Terrasr"nsked to review the status of the project list from the November 16, 1986 meeting. The following items were discussed: - D. Terras noted that vagrants were inhabiting Lawson Park during the suer and requested more patrols. B. DiCanio indicated that Parks patrol will be notified for the summer of 1987. - D. Terras reported that the Lighthouse Park District feels there is no need for a replacement fence along the north edge of the parking lot. - The grapevines on the bluff east of the Art Center need to be removed. - D. Terras reported that the Carden Club of Evanston has suggested that shrubs should be planted on either side of the dumpsters to screen the area. Discussion followed as to which agency would pay for the planting and which agency would be required to maintain it. B. DiCanio noted that it would be difficult for the Parks Department to maintain any additional plant material. - A question arose concerning the placement of large stones along the south edge of the beach. B. DiCanio reported that those stones are being used for erosion control to protect the groin. - E. Bovnton noted that the cottonwoods in the Dune Restoration have grown to a considerable height and that the swale of the dune held a large amount of water this summer. Wenzel suggested that during the spring beach preparation, the bulldozer moved sand into the Swale area to raise it above the water table and to cut down the saplings at the same time. D. Terras reported that the summer Lighthouse Tour Program went smoothly. K. Wenzel reported on the Summer EEA programs and on plan; for 1987 Nature Center Wookond flours and plan, for cla:,-;v�; offer,!,! Lhrou,,h the Carl. -,on Green- huutse. hencel st.tteLi that tlic Summer s.,eekcnd hours of the N.ituro Center will -z- be scheduled to match the Lighthouse Tour schedule as much as possible. The group discussed the maintenance of the grounds around the Art Center. Bill DiCanio stated that the Parks Department has planted all shrubs according to the plan submitted to the group at the September 19, 1985 meeting. General maintenance of the planting beds was discussed. Since an Art Center Representative was not present, Alderman Col.lens stated that she contact the Art Center regarding this material. Ken Wenzel reported on the Grotto Pond maintenance. Wenzel stated that Building Maintenance has reset a stone as requested. Wenzel also stated that due to the increasing demands for programming, he can longer assist in the maintenance. Fe was asked by the group to list the maintenance tasks related to the grotto and t;.e Art Center would be approached to take over these tasks. The next meeting was scheduled for March 11, 1986. GROTTO FO:iD MA.INTE:U"XCE SEASONAL MAINTENANCE MAY tat OCTOBER 31st Empty pond of water and clean basin of leaves and debris .Install pump Fill with water Turn on power and set timer clock Remove pump Turn off power WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Check weekly for litter Check for clogged puma Fill pond with water Debris in splashway Faust be cleared Align stones to hide pump RISC. MAINTENANCE Check for any stone that has broken away from the structure - request repair from Building Maintenance Dept. Check for any leaks in pipe - request repair from building maintenance. Check if pump is working - if not, check circuit breaker, time and plug outlet.